Rae Dawn Chong

Acting

February 28, 1961 (65 years old)

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Female

70 Movies

22 TV Shows

Rae Dawn Chong, a Canadian-American actress, has graced screens for decades. Born in Edmonton in 1961, the daughter of comedian Tommy Chong, her heritage reflects a rich mix of African-American, Native American, Asian, and Scottish-Irish ancestry. After her debut in the 1978 film "Stony Island," Chong's breakthrough came in 1981 with "Quest for Fire," which earned her a prestigious Genie Award for Best Actress. Throughout the 80s, she thrived with diverse roles in films like "Beat Street," "The Color Purple," "Commando," and "Soul Man," showcasing her versatility across comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Continuing to act in the 90s and beyond, Chong has also been a philanthropist, supporting charities and even discovering a future star (Chris Pratt) during his early days as a waiter. With her impactful performances, Rae Dawn Chong remains a remarkable figure in the entertainment industry.

Commando

1985 6.7

as Cindy

Age 24 (now 65)

Quest for Fire

1981 7.0

as Ika

Age 20 (now 65)

Crying Freeman

1995 6.4

as Detective Forge

Age 34 (now 65)

The Principal

1987 6.5

as Hilary Orozco

Age 26 (now 65)

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

2012 6.2

as Carol

Age 51 (now 65)

The Color Purple

1985 7.7

as Squeak

Age 24 (now 65)

Soul Man

1986 5.3

as Sarah Walker

Age 25 (now 65)

Beat Street

1984 6.8

as Tracy Carlson

Age 23 (now 65)

American Flyers

1985 6.1

as Sarah

Age 24 (now 65)

American Crime Story

2016 7.6

as Betty Currie

Age 54 (now 65) 8 eps

8 eps

The Borrower

1991 5.0

as Diana Pierce

Age 30 (now 65)

Hideaway

1995 5.2

as Rose Orwetto

Age 34 (now 65)

Reborn

2018 6.4

as Dory Ryder

Age 57 (now 65)

When the Party's Over

1993 4.9

as M.J.

Age 32 (now 65)

Fear City

1984 5.4

as Leila

Age 23 (now 65)

Mysterious Ways

2000 7.9

as Dr. Peggy Fowler

Age 39 (now 65) 44 eps

44 eps

Scared to Death

2026

as Ruth

Age 65

The Raven

2025

as Nurse Virginia

Age 64 (now 65)

FEEL

2025

as Sitter 5

Age 64 (now 65)

The Mistress

2023 4.3

Age 62 (now 65)

We Are Gathered Here Today

2022 6.0

as Mary Reed

Age 61 (now 65)

The Sleeping Negro

2021 3.0

as Black Woman

Age 59 (now 65)

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

2020

as Herself

Age 59 (now 65)

Reborn

2018 6.4

as Dory Ryder

Age 57 (now 65)

Five Minutes

2017

as Delores

Age 55 (now 65)

Knock 'em Dead

2014 5.9

as Jenny

Age 53 (now 65)

Pegasus vs. Chimera

2012 3.7

as Mayda

Age 51 (now 65)

Shiver

2012 4.2

as Detective Burdine

Age 51 (now 65)

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

2012 6.2

as Carol

Age 51 (now 65)

Cyrus: Mind of a Serial Killer

2010 4.5

as Vivian

Age 49 (now 65)

Constellation

2007 5.8

as Jenita

Age 45 (now 65)

Greasy Rider

2006

Age 45 (now 65)

Deadly Skies

2006 4.2

as Madison Taylor

Age 45 (now 65)

Max Havoc: Ring of Fire

2006 4.1

as Sister Caroline

Age 45 (now 65)

Highball

2002 4.7

as Rae Dawn Chong

Age 41 (now 65)

The Visit

2001 7.9

as Felicia

Age 40 (now 65)

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

2000 9.0

Age 39 (now 65)

Dangerous Attraction

2000 4.8

as Ann Rich

Age 39 (now 65)

Cursed Part 3

2000 8.0

Director

Age 38 (now 65)

Things I Forgot to Remember

1999 7.0

as Mary

Age 38 (now 65)

Valentine's Day

1998 3.9

as Sally

Age 36 (now 65)

Alibi

1997 4.3

as D.A. Linda Garcia

Age 36 (now 65)

Goodbye America

1997 5.2

as Special Agent Danzig

Age 35 (now 65)

For Hope

1996 6.3

as Woman at Bar (uncredited)

Age 35 (now 65)

Small Time

1996 6.0

as The Woman

Age 35 (now 65)

Starlight

1996 3.8

Age 35 (now 65)

Mask of Death

1996 3.7

as Cassandra Turner

Age 35 (now 65)

The Break

1995 6.1

as Jennifer Irons

Age 34 (now 65)

Power of Attorney

1995 5.3

as Joan Armstrong

Age 34 (now 65)

Crying Freeman

1995 6.4

as Detective Forge

Age 34 (now 65)

Hideaway

1995 5.2

as Rose Orwetto

Age 34 (now 65)

Boca

1994 3.9

as J.J.

Age 33 (now 65)

Boulevard

1994 4.6

as Ola

Age 33 (now 65)

Father & Son: Dangerous Relations

1993 6.2

as Yvonne

Age 32 (now 65)

Time Runner

1993 4.3

as Karen Donaldson

Age 32 (now 65)

When the Party's Over

1993 4.9

as M.J.

Age 32 (now 65)

The Borrower

1991 5.0

as Diana Pierce

Age 30 (now 65)

Chaindance

1991 4.0

as Ilene Curtis

Age 30 (now 65)

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

1991 4.2

as Rhonda

Age 29 (now 65)

Amazon

1990 5.0

as Paola

Age 29 (now 65)

Curiosity Kills

1990 5.4

as Jane

Age 29 (now 65)

Far Out Man

1990 5.4

as Herself

Age 29 (now 65)

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990 6.2

as Carola (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)

Age 29 (now 65)

Denial

1990 5.1

as Julie

Age 28 (now 65)

Walking After Midnight

1988 9.0

as Self

Age 26 (now 65)

The Principal

1987 6.5

as Hilary Orozco

Age 26 (now 65)

The Squeeze

1987 5.0

as Rachel Dobs

Age 26 (now 65)

Running Out of Luck

1987 5.8

as Slave Girl

Age 25 (now 65)

Zabagabee

1987

Age 25 (now 65)

Soul Man

1986 5.3

as Sarah Walker

Age 25 (now 65)

Casey at the Bat

1986 8.0

as Circe Lafemme

Age 24 (now 65)

The Color Purple

1985 7.7

as Squeak

Age 24 (now 65)

Commando

1985 6.7

as Cindy

Age 24 (now 65)

City Limits

1985 2.8

as Yogi

Age 24 (now 65)

American Flyers

1985 6.1

as Sarah

Age 24 (now 65)

Badge of the Assassin

1985 5.6

as Christine Horn

Age 23 (now 65)

Choose Me

1984 6.0

as Pearl Antoine

Age 23 (now 65)

Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers

1984 4.9

as The Gypsy

Age 23 (now 65)

Fear City

1984 5.4

as Leila

Age 23 (now 65)

Beat Street

1984 6.8

as Tracy Carlson

Age 23 (now 65)

Quest for Fire

1981 7.0

as Ika

Age 20 (now 65)

ÀP

À propos de 'La guerre du feu'

1981 6.0

as Self

Age 19 (now 65)

Stony Island

1978 8.0

as Janetta

Age 17 (now 65)

The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton

1974 10.0

as Greta

Age 12 (now 65)

Moodswing Whiskey

as Mama Marks

Relapse

as Accountant